Xiaomi recently launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro series in India. The latest series consists of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G smartphones. The range is the successor to the Redmi Note 10 Pro series launched in 2021. Priced at Rs 24,999, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G offers upgrades in terms of camera, performance and battery. We’ve been using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for a while and here’s our 10-point review.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G sports EVOL.Pro design language
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G sports a somewhat similar design to its predecessor. But it looks like a completely different device due to the company’s EVOL.Pro design language. The device comes with flat edges that provide a secure grip even without a protective case. The material used on the sides gives the smartphone a premium feel and also does not attract many fingerprints.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G’s camera module looks new and different
The design of the camera module is quite different. The camera module has been redesigned to accommodate the new triple-lens setup instead of a quad-lens setup as seen in the previous generation. The camera module comes with the 108MP AI camera.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is light and easy to hold
The smartphone is quite light with only 202 grams in weight. The slim frame, flat sides, and weight make the device easy to carry around all day. The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grille at the top. The bottom edge houses the USB-C port, SIM tray, and another speaker grill. While the left edge is undisturbed, the right edge gets the power button with fingerprint sensor and volume rockers.
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The smartphone has an AMOLED screen
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The screen comes with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The overall viewing experience turned out to be quite enjoyable as the color reproduction is rich. The screen is also suitable for streaming video and playing games, although we were expecting thinner bezels this time around.
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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G’s display is easy on the eyes
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G’s display performs quite well in sunlight, thanks to the 1200 nits of peak brightness. Adaptive brightness makes the smartphone display easy on the eye. We also had no complaints regarding the viewing angles. The handset offers a display refresh rate of up to 120Hz which makes on-screen transitions smooth. The display quality of the device is up to the price segment in which it is located.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro + 5G gets a better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G houses a 108MP main sensor with an f/1.8 lens, along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 2MP macro shooter. Just like other Redmi smartphones, the camera is one of the features that can attract. According to Xiaomi, the phone has a “Pro-Grade” camera capable of capturing the smallest details and delivering satisfying results.
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The portrait mode of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G does a good job
One of the camera features that is slowly becoming a standard is Portrait mode. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G boasts a Portrait feature which is on par with other smartphones in this price segment. The background blur doesn’t look artificial, but it can struggle to find the right edges in low light.
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The front camera of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G gives sharp selfies
As for the front camera, the device houses a 16MP sensor on the front, with an f/2.4 lens. Portrait mode does a good job with the front camera. Selfies are crisp and vibrant.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G works well and showed no lag
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core chipset paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS2.2 storage. For daily use, this device will easily meet your needs without much hassle when multi-tasking. You will hardly face any issues when unlocking the device using face recognition or the fingerprint sensor in the side button. You also won’t be able to notice any lag while multitasking and loading apps.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G battery can easily last more than a day
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G 5G is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 67W turbo charging support. During the review, we managed to boost the device from zero to 100 % in less than 45 minutes. The smartphone easily lasts more than a day of average usage, including gaming, video calling, and video streaming.
